Tuesday, June 10, 2014

6/9/14 Smith Falls to Burritts Rapids

waiting on the blue line for a lock to open

After walking the dog (Ron), a trip on the bike to WalMart
for a few groceries (Ron), some daily chores and breakfast (me), we were ready
when the lock opened at 1000. The
lockmaster asked if we had a good evening and we mentioned the car that was
pulled out of the swim beach.He said
that he read this morning that the vehicle had been stolen some time back and
was discovered yesterday by some swimmers.

Today was a day of
locks and swing bridges.We went through
13 locks, and it was very hot and sunny. Fortunately there was a breeze.One of the Parks Canada lock workers said
they are really down in numbers of boats traveling the Rideau. (at least 18-20
boats fewer than last year at this time).He said that tourist season will start in a couple of weeks.We are so glad that we traveled here before
the crowds.We only waited briefly at
one lock while a boat locked up.On the
Rideau, Newboro is the high point in the middle.From Lake Ontario, we locked up until
Newboro.Now we are locking down.

Tonight we are tied up to a dock below Burritts Rapids
Lock.There is electricity for the first
time since we entered the Rideau.($
9.80 Canadian)A really good deal for us
since our battery bank was running low.

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Welcome to the travels of Tug Adagio & RV Adagietto!

Adagio is a musical tempo meaning "slow and easy". Adagietto is just a little faster. That is how we see ourselves cruising North America's Great Loop & Scenic Byways. We plan to take time for side trips and longer stops in interesting ports along the way.

Profile: Jan and Ron recently retired -- looking for adventure. Duke along for the ride.

We started the "Great Loop" when we picked up our new Nordic Tug 34 in Traverse City MI, in late August 2011. Almost three years later we "crossed our wake" on Traverse Bay. We will continue to cruise on Adagio.